In people not adapted to life at altitude, the sparse oxygen can impair fetal growth, causing issues that can last a lifetime ...

Located in Tanzania, Africa’s tallest mountain sits on the Kenyan border in East Africa, some 200 miles south of the Equator.

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Traveling at high altitude can be hazardous. The information provided here is designed for educational use only and is not a substitute for specific training or experience. Princeton University and ...

In the South American country’s Tarija region, little-known vineyards produce top-notch wines and spirits amid untouched ...

These two projects aside, CMRL has called for Expression of Interest from prospective consultants who will then do DFRs for building high altitude transport systems like ropeway in Mamallapuram ...

For the first time, drones will be used on Mount Everest to carry gear and clean up, helping Sherpas and improving safety ...

A U.S. passenger flight preparing to leave the nation’s capital and an incoming military jet received instructions to divert ...

Altitude sickness can put a real damper on an adventure, or even cause serious health concerns. But there are foods to help ward it off and fight symptoms.

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